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New York Youth Arts Festival

The International Youth Culture Arts Festival was established in 2008 by Sense Entertainment Production. It remains a valuable showcase for new talent.This festival brings together performing artists, pedagogues and young musicians from both Eastern and Western cultures to work together. This unique collaboration promotes a high level of music training, competition and performances.

In this year of our 9th Annual Festival, We will have a Piano Competition in Feb, 2017. Many young musicians who are from all over the world competed to each other by their talents.

The Grand Award Ceremony of 2017 Winter Festival will be hold in WEILL RECITAL HALL at CARNEGIE HALL in New York City on Feb. 5th, 2017.Our young winners and the invited world famous musicians appeared on the stage together. They were not only awarded a honor, but also achieved a perfect show with the masters.

PROGRAM

Benefits

– Provide Valuable learning and growth opportunities

– Carnegie Hall Performance & Awards Ceremony

– Participate in United Nations hosted events

– Participate in New York Youth Arts Festival, with interview by US ICN International TV

– Invite to world’s top elite exchange visits

Orientation: Welcome Ceremony

26/06/2017

Final Competition

27/06/2017

Performances and Award Ceremony

28/06/2017

Closing Ceremony

30/06/2017

CATEGORY

Each category and groups had three awards: gold, silver, bronze. All contestants will receive Excellent Achievement Award and New York International Youth Arts Festival Master Class Completion Certificate. The award-winning student’s teacher or school will be awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for their continuous dedication.

Piano

Piano

The Piano group had three different categories: classical, jazz and pop. It is separated into five age group: Level 1: 6-8 years, Level 2: 8-10 years, Level 3: 10-13 years, Level 4: 13-16 years, Level 5: 16-22 years. All contestants will receive an achievements award

String Instruments

String Instruments

The String Instruments group had three different categories: classical, jazz and pop. It is separated into five different age group: Level 1: 6-8 years, Level 2: 8-10 years, Level 3: 10-13 years, Level 4: 13-16 years, Level 5: 16-22 years. All contestants will receive an achievements award.

Dance

Dance

The Dance group had three different categories: folk, modern and contemporary. It is separated into three age group: Level 1: 6-10 years, Level 2: 10-16 years, Level 3: 16-22 years

Orchestra / Chorus

Orchestra / Chorus

The Orchestra & Chorus group had three group: Level 1: Elementary School (Grade 1-5),
Level 2: Middle School (Grade 6-8), Level 3: High School (Grade 9-12)

Vocal Music

Vocal Music

The Vocal Music group had two different categories: Art Class, Popular. It is separate into five different groups: Children group A: 6-8 years old, Children group B: 8-10 years old, Juvenile group A: 10-13 years old, Juvenile group B: 13-16 years old, Youth group A: 16-22 years old.

ARTISTS

Our Artists Team

Marc Silverman

Chair of Piano Department of Manhattan School of Music.

Pavlina Dokovska

Coordinator of the Piano Department at Mannes College The New School for Music

Jerome Rose

Faculty of the Mannes College of Music and Founder of the International Keyboard Institute & Festival

Alexander Peskanov

Acclaimed Concert Pianist, Composer and Master Instructor. Graduate of Julliard School and author's series of six books

Lukas Chockuba

2016 Winner in the Rising Star Professional Ballroom

Magdalena Baczewska

Pianist and Harpsichordist. Ms. Baczewska served on the faculty of Montclair State University in New Jersey and is currently an Adjunct Piano Faculty member of the International Keyboard Institute and Festival in New York City.

Konstantin Soukhovestski

Art Global artist and represented by Manhattan Music Ensemble. Mr. Soukhovetski is a recipient of over 15 Piano Competition Awards

Melanie Weller

Two-time Dutch National Vice-Champion and a sponsored national representative to the World Championships in Paris, France

Manuel Lauier

Adjunct Faculty at New York University Steinhardt; Co-chairs the 20th/21st Century Music Festival of the Piano Teachers Congress of New York

Jameson Platte

Acclaimed Cellist

Maria Manzano Gomez

Concert Pianist and Director of Barcelona Piano Academy (BPA)

TESTIMONIAL

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talent of young people from around the
world as they demonstrate their training. I hope that all the young artists who attend will have a
memorable time during their time in New York. Toby Stavisky’s Letter

Toby Stavisky

Since its inception, the Committee of the International Youth Culture Arts Festival has been an
invaluable asset to our community. The Committee of the International Youth Culture Arts Festival
has continued to strengthen our community by providing members of our youth the opportunity to
engage in, and explore, their rich cultural heritage. In addition to hosting cultural events, the
Committee has proven to be instrumental in upholding the diverse cultural heritage and traditions of
New York City. Ron Kim’s Letter

Ron Kim

This event truly embodies everything your wonderful organization stands for, namely to broaden students’ horizons to understand each other through international exchanges; using the art of music, language and culture as a bridge to promote cultural exchanges and development between the peoples of P.R. China and the United States. Peter Koo’s Letter

Peter Koo

The International Youth Culture Arts Festival is an event that showcases the talents of American and Chinese youth. I admire the work of these young artists and their families’ support. Events like these are essential in cultivating the talent of our youth and helping to pave the way for future generations. It is my hope that all of the contestants’ efforts inspire others to dedicate themselves to arts and culture. Kristen Gillbrand’s Letter

Kristen Gillbrand

This festival truly represents Chinese culture in our community and across our nation. It is vital to the creation of a more diverse, and ultimately, more inclusive community. Grace Meng’s Letter

Grace Meng

Since its establishment, the Committee of the 6th International Youth Culture Arts
Festival has encouraged arts in Chinese youth. Separated into four different artistic categories, the Festival Final Contest illustrates the diversity of talent in China’s youth, ranging from 6-13 years of age. With eighty contestants the Festival Final Contest looks to be an exciting event. I applaud the commitment of the Committee of the 6th International Youth Culture Arts Festival
that looks to help New York grow and flourish as an institution of expression and excellence. Charles Schumer’s Letter